Jane S. Richards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jane S. Richards |
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| First Counselor in the general presidency of the Relief Society |
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| October 11, 1888 – November 10, 1901 | |
| Called by | Zina D. H. Young |
| Predecessor | Zina D. H. Young |
| Successor | Annie Taylor Hyde |
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| Born | Jane Snyder January 31, 1823 Pamelia, New York, United States |
| Died | November 17, 1912 (aged 89) Ogden, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Ogden City Cemetery 41°13′59″N 111°57′43″W / 41.233°N 111.962°W |
| Spouse(s) | Franklin D. Richards |
| Children | 6, including: Franklin S. Richards |
| Parents | Isaac Snyder Lovisa Comstock |
Jane Snyder Richards (born January 31, 1823, died November 17, 1912) was an important leader in the Relief Society. The Relief Society is a women's organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as a helper (called a counselor) to the president, Zina D. H. Young. Jane held this position from 1888 to 1901.
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Early Life and Family History
Jane Snyder was born in Pamelia, Jefferson County, New York. Her parents were Isaac Richards Snyder and Lovisa Comstock.
When Jane was a teenager, her family moved to Addington County, Canada. While living there, her parents and siblings joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They learned about the Church from a missionary named John E. Page. Jane decided to join the Church in January 1840.
Jane's Baptism Story
Before her baptism, Jane became very sick. She was unable to move or speak. At age 17, she regained her speech after her brother prayed for her. Her brother, Robert Snyder, baptized her in January 1840. He had to cut a hole in the ice in La Porte, Indiana for the baptism. Some people in the town were against her baptism. This was because she was still very ill the day before. But after coming out of the water, Jane felt much better. She was healed from her sickness instead of getting worse.
On December 18, 1842, Jane married Franklin D. Richards. They had six children together. One of their children was Franklin S. Richards. In 1848, the Richards family moved to Utah Territory. They had faced many challenges and illnesses in Nauvoo, Illinois before moving.
Church Leadership Roles
Jane Richards was part of the very first Relief Society group. This group was started in 1842 in Nauvoo, Illinois. She served on the main leadership board of the Relief Society from 1888 to 1910. This board was first called the Central Board, then later the General Board.
Serving as a Counselor
From 1888 to 1901, Jane was a counselor to the general president, Zina D. H. Young. This means she was a key helper and advisor to the president. In 1891, Jane Richards represented the Relief Society at the National Council of Women of the United States. This was an important meeting for women's groups across the country.
Jane also served as the president of a local Relief Society group in Weber County, Utah. This group was special because it was the first Relief Society organization created between the main Church headquarters and the local ward-level groups.
Jane's daughter, Josephine Richards West, also became a leader in the Church. She served as a counselor in the general presidency of the Primary organization. The Primary is a Church program for children.
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